The average monthly internet bill in Delaware is $69.85, about 7% below the national average of $77.65 per month. Depending on where you live in Delaware you can connect via DSL internet over phone lines, traditional broadband cable, super-fast fiber optic cable, mobile fixed wireless, or even satellite internet. Fiber optic cable is the fastest internet possible and tends to be available in large metropolitan areas but some regional providers also offer it.

Delaware has more than 50 Internet Service Providers (ISPS) including the partial list below. The state attracts a large number of businesses to incorporate there because of its advantageous corporate tax laws. This has led to widely available high-speed connectivity for Delaware residents; 93% of Delaware households have access to cable and 57% have access to fiber optic internet. That puts the state in the top 10 nationally.

Speeds are the maximum available at the entry level plan. Where a range is shown, the higher speed may be attached to a more expensive plan. Some providers require contracts. Data allocations can be unlimited or capped. Larger households or heavy users may need unlimited data. Some providers quote plan rates that are part of a promotion. When the promotion ends rates can increase, sometimes dramatically. Plan details can change. Rates excludes additional fees and taxes and may require autopay plus paperless billing:

• AT&T Wireless plans start at $50/mo. for downloads up to 12 Mbps with 10 GB of data, up to $100/mo. for the same speed but 100 GB of data.
• T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Plans are $50/mo. for the internet via 5G (5th Generation) cellular network; up to 245 Mbps.
• Xfinity Comcast offers internet plans starting at $34.99/mo. for 50 Mbps up to $79.99/mo. for speeds up to 1200 Mbps (1.2 Gig) and requiring a one-year contract.
• Frontier fiber plans start at $49.99/mo. for 500 Mbps up to $154.99/mo. for 5000 Mbps (5 Gig).
• Optimum plans start at $45/mo. for 300 Mbps up to $325/mo. for 8 Gigs.
• Verizon Fios Fiber plans start at $49.95/mo. for 300 Mbps up to $89.95/mo. for 940 Mbps.
• Mediacom plans start at $24.99/mo. for 100 Mbps up to $54.99/mo. for 1000 Mbps (1 Gig).
• Bloosurf Fixed Wireless plans are offered in Bethany Beach, Harrington, Milford, Smyrna and Woodside starting at $65 for 15 Mbps up to $235/mo. for 2.5 Gigs.
• Satellite Internet providers in Delaware include: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink: HughesNet and Viasat each require a 2-year contract starting at about $65/mo. with speeds up to 25 Mbps. Higher speeds of 100-150 Mbps are available in more expensive plans depending on location. Starlink doesn’t require a contract and costs $115/mo. for residential service with speeds of 25-220 Mbps depending on location and network conditions. You’ll buy the equipment for $599 and install it yourself. No hidden fees.

Households that qualify for the government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can request a discount from the provider. Most major providers comply with it but not all. The FCC website has a list of ISPs that comply.